# Nucleus Smart vs Deaf Transcribe

The clearest difference is rating: Deaf Transcribe at 4.5 against Nucleus Smart's 3.0. Deaf Transcribe also leads on chart position (#68 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Nucleus Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deaf Transcribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Nucleus Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deaf Transcribe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 736 and 441 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Nucleus Smart's written reviews are positive against 22% of Deaf Transcribe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nucleus Smart | Deaf Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nucleus-smart/id1210236531/reviews) | **[4.5 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-transcribespeech-to-text/id6463851667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **736** | 441 |
| Positive reviews | **26.9% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 225 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cochlear Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/489503787) | [YOUDAO EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813052831) |

## What reviewers say

### Nucleus Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nucleus-smart/id1210236531)

This app allows users to control their hearing sound processor directly from a mobile device. Adjust volume, treble, bass, and sensitivity settings, and stream audio wirelessly. It also helps locate lost devices and monitor battery levels and usage statistics.

**Highlights:** Control sound processor settings, Activate wireless streaming, Adjust volume, treble, bass, sensitivity, Locate lost sound processor, View processor status and battery, Track usage statistics

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient Bluetooth connectivity
- 🎧 Excellent audio streaming
- 💡 Useful features like 'Find My Processor'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔁 Unstable app performance after updates
- 🔋 Inaccurate battery level reporting
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to expectations

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or fails to detect processors
- Streaming audio issues and unexpected disconnections
- Settings changes not persisting after app restarts

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Ability to save custom settings
- Improved Bluetooth range and stability
- Parental controls for shared devices


### Deaf Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deaf-transcribespeech-to-text/id6463851667)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app instantly converts spoken words into text, aiding individuals with hearing impairments in following conversations. It offers real-time transcription, recording, and captioning in 71 languages with customizable options for an enhanced user experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio to text conversion, High accuracy speech recognition, User-friendly interface, Customizable font sizes, colors, and themes, Supports 71 languages, Save and share transcribed text, Deaf voice dictation support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Transcribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Transcribe Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nucleus Smart free?

Nucleus Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deaf Transcribe free?

Deaf Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nucleus Smart or Deaf Transcribe?

Deaf Transcribe is rated higher. Nucleus Smart averages 3.0 out of 5 from 736 ratings, while Deaf Transcribe averages 4.5 from 441 ratings.

### Do Nucleus Smart or Deaf Transcribe have ads?

Neither Nucleus Smart nor Deaf Transcribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nucleus Smart or Deaf Transcribe?

Nucleus Smart ships an update every 2 months, and Deaf Transcribe every 2 months. Most recently, Nucleus Smart was updated on September 25, 2026 and Deaf Transcribe on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*